Time used

Skype

Pros

Easy to use, intuitive, and simple. Makes screen sharing and conference calls simple and effective. Great for simple chats and pinging someone with a basic question or an FYI.

Easy to chat with coworkers, whether it's an instant message, call, or video chat. Relatively few options or buttons (from a user's perspective) so most of the setup handed to the admin. Call quality is usually always good so we've never had an issue with dropping calls/connections during meetings.

Easy to use.
Great service for audio and video communication.
Integration of the service with the Office 365 platform. to able his use directly on the website.
Possibility to manage a big amount of contacts in a meeting or to create team meetings from the Outlook with only a click. Easy to share content and to save the sessions.
Integration with the Office desktop suite.

The most useful functionality is the screensharing - the ability to quickly show a team mate/co-worker the subject of a conversation is super helpful. The remote access is fine, and sometimes handy. The integration with microsoft teams is nice too, already having your entire directory pre-loaded is helpful and makes it very quick to get in touch with the people you need to work with.

Cons

It would have bee great if there was some feature to record the screen. This is missed the most most of the time

A couple years ago we struggled a bit with video conferencing quality, but in recent years that hasn't seemed to be as much of an issue. We are very happy with this tool.

The functionality of conference calls has limitations, not integrating the mobile app with outlook to be able to setup a meeting the mobile device is holding back fully embracing this aspect.

Perhaps to include history option for chats, it would be good to store recent chats or even archive them and store them over the cloud, because once i delete the chat i cannot recover the chats.

Overall rating

4.2

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83%

positive reviews

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recommended this to a friend or a colleague

alfredo roldan

Industry: Unknown

Company size: 51-200

Skype Empresarial allows me to chat and communicate with my colleagues in a fun and professional way

Reviewed 2018-03-13

Review Source: Capterra

It is a great improvement on the previous communication tool that was used, but it is by no means perfect. I like that you also have a mobile application for when it is not quickly available on your desktop, and that it also allows calls and file transfers.
The user interface is very intuitive, which makes the software very easy to use. Skype for Business is the best communication software for your daily work. It literally allows me to work from home, while traveling or in the office.
The user interface is very intuitive, which makes the software very easy to use. Skype for Business (Lync) is, by far, the best communication software for your daily work. It literally allows me to work from home, while traveling or in the office.
It is integrated directly into the Office 365 suite of applications and inserts practical actions automatically; for example, you can directly initiate an invitation to a meeting with Skype dial-up details from Outlook.The best and most applicable part of Skype for Business is the conversation / chat function. In a fast-paced environment, it is much more informal and easier to use compared to email or picking up the phone. It is also good to see the status of my colleagues and if they are at your desk, in a meeting, or are available to call or chat. The interface is easy to use and I like the size of the window, since it is automatically loaded. It is not necessary for the window to be full screen, but it is not too small to interfere with other

It is a great improvement on the previous communication tool that was used, but it is by no means perfect. I like that you also have a mobile application for when it is not quickly available on your desktop, and that it also allows calls and file transfers.
The user interface is very intuitive, which makes the software very easy to use. Skype for Business is the best communication software for your daily work. It literally allows me to work from home, while traveling or in the office.
The user interface is very intuitive, which makes the software very easy to use. Skype for Business (Lync) is, by far, the best communication software for your daily work. It literally allows me to work from home, while traveling or in the office.
It is integrated directly into the Office 365 suite of applications and inserts practical actions automatically; for example, you can directly initiate an invitation to a meeting with Skype dial-up details from Outlook.The best and most applicable part of Skype for Business is the conversation / chat function. In a fast-paced environment, it is much more informal and easier to use compared to email or picking up the phone. It is also good to see the status of my colleagues and if they are at your desk, in a meeting, or are available to call or chat. The interface is easy to use and I like the size of the window, since it is automatically loaded. It is not necessary for the window to be full screen, but it is not too small to interfere with other

ProsIt is a great improvement on the previous communication tool that was used, but it is by no means perfect. I like that you also have a mobile application for when it is not quickly available on your desktop, and that it also allows calls and file transfers.
The user interface is very intuitive, which makes the software very easy to use. Skype for Business is the best communication software for your daily work. It literally allows me to work from home, while traveling or in the office.
The user interface is very intuitive, which makes the software very easy to use. Skype for Business (Lync) is, by far, the best communication software for your daily work. It literally allows me to work from home, while traveling or in the office.
It is integrated directly into the Office 365 suite of applications and inserts practical actions automatically; for example, you can directly initiate an invitation to a meeting with Skype dial-up details from Outlook.The best and most applicable part of Skype for Business is the conversation / chat function. In a fast-paced environment, it is much more informal and easier to use compared to email or picking up the phone. It is also good to see the status of my colleagues and if they are at your desk, in a meeting, or are available to call or chat. The interface is easy to use and I like the size of the window, since it is automatically loaded. It is not necessary for the window to be full screen, but it is not too small to interfere with other

ConsAt first, it was very frustrating that Skype opened every time I turned on my computer.
This configuration that you have implemented should be activated first, instead of Skype, assuming that I want this application to open each time I turn on my computer.
I believe that this same configuration should be applied to the availability function.
Instead of Skype, assuming I am available because I am active on my computer, I would like to activate the available configuration every time I am available.
My only dislike about Skype at work is that it constantly alerts you when someone tries to contact you. This can be a great distraction at work.Other disadvantages related to this product include: the need for a fast and reliable Internet service, the limited availability of customer service when problems arise and the quality of calls sometimes.While Lync is excellent at what it does, it has some small things that I do not like. For example, if you set your status to be absent, you will immediately say that you were absent for 5 minutes, even if you set it up. This can be annoying, especially if you are someone working on the clock and every minute you take account.
The emoticons could also use a bit of an update, with some that do not make any sense or that have no purpose in the business world (I'm looking at your sheep emoticon).
In general, it's perfect for what it is, a commercial messenger, but you can use some improvement Consume high internet bandwidth

Making the World Smaller (in a Good Way)

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-02-22

Review Source: Capterra

Through talking to the CEO of an aerospace startup on Skype, I was able to land a job with a huge salary and a percentage in the company that could turn me into a multi-millionaire (and possibly billionaire). All because I was able to talk to someone from another country who needed a web developer for his startup.As a founding member of a startup with scientists and engineers all across the world, it's important that we have software that allows group meetings and simple file transfer. Typically connectivity is great, with a strong internet connection, and the sound quality is often much better than phone calls (though obviously not as good as in-person meetings).
We often transfer files, so that feature is great, and I love that we can screenshare with each other during a call and go over our website and marketing materials together.

Through talking to the CEO of an aerospace startup on Skype, I was able to land a job with a huge salary and a percentage in the company that could turn me into a multi-millionaire (and possibly billionaire). All because I was able to talk to someone from another country who needed a web developer for his startup.As a founding member of a startup with scientists and engineers all across the world, it's important that we have software that allows group meetings and simple file transfer. Typically connectivity is great, with a strong internet connection, and the sound quality is often much better than phone calls (though obviously not as good as in-person meetings).
We often transfer files, so that feature is great, and I love that we can screenshare with each other during a call and go over our website and marketing materials together.

ProsAs a founding member of a startup with scientists and engineers all across the world, it's important that we have software that allows group meetings and simple file transfer. Typically connectivity is great, with a strong internet connection, and the sound quality is often much better than phone calls (though obviously not as good as in-person meetings).
We often transfer files, so that feature is great, and I love that we can screenshare with each other during a call and go over our website and marketing materials together.

ConsI wish there were an easier or more intuitive way to just view the files sent to you by a particular person. Being the web developer for an aerospace startup requires that I get files/images/videos/etc. from the scientists and engineers on the team, and unfortunately there isn't a simple way to view files sent without having to scroll through dozens of conversations mining for them.
There's usually a bit of delay, but that's to be expected when you're talking with people all over the world. The internet connection does have to make a physical trip to servers, etc., so I can't expect it to be immediate.
It would be really nice if multiple members on a call could screenshare. Even if it were limited to two people, it would really help. Also, it would be awesome if one person screenshares and the other members can drag that screenshare to another window to create multiple screenshared Skype windows. I use multiple monitors, so this would really be handy.

Efficient and fun messaging app for office communications

Used daily for 1-2 years

Reviewed 2017-11-16

Review Source: Capterra

I use this program on a daily basis and find that Skype for Business' emoji's are becoming one of the most common methods of communication for my colleagues. Our edition of Skype for Business includes over 40 emoji's, with the majority of them animated. A quick, "thumbs up" often feels like the right response to a quick office survey or invitation, while the bowing emoji may be the way you wish to say, "you're welcome." The wide range of emoji's are both entertaining and effective for a wide variety of professional and casual text-based communications.
The video-based communication feature performs flawlessly on my office's 3-year old operating system and easily supports presentations visible to large groups. I have personally attended a presentation with over fifty individuals in attendance without too much of an issue. This feature also worked well with office headsets and allowed the use of the mute and volume buttons via the headset volume controls.
The group text feature is one of the most commonly used features within our office, where multiple users can click and drag content into the text message space to quickly share it with the group.
Overall, my office has been very pleased with the ease of use and humorous capabilities of all these features.

I use this program on a daily basis and find that Skype for Business' emoji's are becoming one of the most common methods of communication for my colleagues. Our edition of Skype for Business includes over 40 emoji's, with the majority of them animated. A quick, "thumbs up" often feels like the right response to a quick office survey or invitation, while the bowing emoji may be the way you wish to say, "you're welcome." The wide range of emoji's are both entertaining and effective for a wide variety of professional and casual text-based communications.
The video-based communication feature performs flawlessly on my office's 3-year old operating system and easily supports presentations visible to large groups. I have personally attended a presentation with over fifty individuals in attendance without too much of an issue. This feature also worked well with office headsets and allowed the use of the mute and volume buttons via the headset volume controls.
The group text feature is one of the most commonly used features within our office, where multiple users can click and drag content into the text message space to quickly share it with the group.
Overall, my office has been very pleased with the ease of use and humorous capabilities of all these features.

ProsI use this program on a daily basis and find that Skype for Business' emoji's are becoming one of the most common methods of communication for my colleagues. Our edition of Skype for Business includes over 40 emoji's, with the majority of them animated. A quick, "thumbs up" often feels like the right response to a quick office survey or invitation, while the bowing emoji may be the way you wish to say, "you're welcome." The wide range of emoji's are both entertaining and effective for a wide variety of professional and casual text-based communications.
The video-based communication feature performs flawlessly on my office's 3-year old operating system and easily supports presentations visible to large groups. I have personally attended a presentation with over fifty individuals in attendance without too much of an issue. This feature also worked well with office headsets and allowed the use of the mute and volume buttons via the headset volume controls.
The group text feature is one of the most commonly used features within our office, where multiple users can click and drag content into the text message space to quickly share it with the group.
Overall, my office has been very pleased with the ease of use and humorous capabilities of all these features.

ConsIn presentations with large groups, a single individual had the capability to mute the speaker during several parts of the presentation. This feature was frustrating for the presenter until the group determined who was accidentally pushing the mute button on their headset.
Additionally, images shared to a group are sometimes shrunk and not maximizable within the group chat feature.
Other than those two issues, I have no complaints about the software.

Great Communication Tool

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-01-08

Review Source: Capterra

Skype for business is perhaps the best video chat and messaging tool that enables professionals around the world to communicate with each other. This is the perfect software for companies which have multiple offices across multiple locations. Even when I'm traveling, I am always in touch with my colleagues in my office so I am full aware of the things happening in my absence. Through the instant messaging feature, I am also able to send "beeps" or "pokes" to someone who's reply is needed urgently. I can even share my screen so I can even make presentations if I'm away. A very important tool in business lifeSkype business allows to organize your contacts under custom categories
Integrates with Outlook
Makes screen sharing with huge groups really easy
setup very similar to regular skype.
Status updates are also a big plus so we can know if people are in meetings or not
Skype is one of the cheapest VoIP services available, offering subscriptions with unlimited minutes.
A Safe and Secure Product by Microsoft
Can save out on a lot of expenses using video calls while traveling
A MUST have product by corporates
Makes communication very easy
The instant messaging app is quite useful
Files, media and documents could be sent easily and quickly

Skype for business is perhaps the best video chat and messaging tool that enables professionals around the world to communicate with each other. This is the perfect software for companies which have multiple offices across multiple locations. Even when I'm traveling, I am always in touch with my colleagues in my office so I am full aware of the things happening in my absence. Through the instant messaging feature, I am also able to send "beeps" or "pokes" to someone who's reply is needed urgently. I can even share my screen so I can even make presentations if I'm away. A very important tool in business lifeSkype business allows to organize your contacts under custom categories
Integrates with Outlook
Makes screen sharing with huge groups really easy
setup very similar to regular skype.
Status updates are also a big plus so we can know if people are in meetings or not
Skype is one of the cheapest VoIP services available, offering subscriptions with unlimited minutes.
A Safe and Secure Product by Microsoft
Can save out on a lot of expenses using video calls while traveling
A MUST have product by corporates
Makes communication very easy
The instant messaging app is quite useful
Files, media and documents could be sent easily and quickly

ProsSkype business allows to organize your contacts under custom categories
Integrates with Outlook
Makes screen sharing with huge groups really easy
setup very similar to regular skype.
Status updates are also a big plus so we can know if people are in meetings or not
Skype is one of the cheapest VoIP services available, offering subscriptions with unlimited minutes.
A Safe and Secure Product by Microsoft
Can save out on a lot of expenses using video calls while traveling
A MUST have product by corporates
Makes communication very easy
The instant messaging app is quite useful
Files, media and documents could be sent easily and quickly

ConsUnable to dial emergency numbers
Requires a strong internet connectivity for usage in your mobile phone
History can not be deleted even after the chat is deleted
Can't send messages to a person offline

Easy to use, intuitive, and simple. Makes screen sharing and conference calls simple and effective. Great for simple chats and pinging someone with a basic question or an FYI.

ProsEasy to use, intuitive, and simple. Makes screen sharing and conference calls simple and effective. Great for simple chats and pinging someone with a basic question or an FYI.

ConsIt can be reliably unreliable. The mobile integration and the online/offline/away/idle status handling is very shoddy. Our users regularly report issues with messages going to one device or another, getting notifications on other devices about "missed messages", and also getting emails stating they had a missed message, but will include the wrong message, or something along those lines. Personally, I've been on work computer, with Skype Business open and logged in, and gotten a notification on my phone via the Skype Business mobile app that I had missed a message. Check my phone to see a single line of the missed message (it didn't even save the whole thing), and then get an email for that same missed message, except it will have a LONG previous conversation chain with the person from whom the message was sent, and then the missed message (which showed up on my phone), and then some extra messages they sent, which were not actually saved in the message thread on the mobile app. All the while, my desktop app is up and running, and completely unaware of any of this activity.
I'm not sure why Skype Business has such a hard time with this online/offline and multi-device syncing.

Great Communication Tool

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-11-09

Review Source

I have been using Skype for about 10 years and I will say it has come a long way in terms of reliability and functionality. I've used the software to talk with people while gaming, have conference calls/meetings, or just to catch up with family and friends if we're far away from one another and wanted to chat over webcam. Assuming both parties internet connections are fairly strong, the video and voice quality is always great and clear. In addition, I love how you can share different pictures, document, files, or even screen share if need be. Screen sharing is great because if you are having computer troubles or your parents are you can easily hop on Skype and see the other persons screen and tell them what to do. Skype is a great tool and the fact that (almost) all it's features are free is amazing!

I have been using Skype for about 10 years and I will say it has come a long way in terms of reliability and functionality. I've used the software to talk with people while gaming, have conference calls/meetings, or just to catch up with family and friends if we're far away from one another and wanted to chat over webcam. Assuming both parties internet connections are fairly strong, the video and voice quality is always great and clear. In addition, I love how you can share different pictures, document, files, or even screen share if need be. Screen sharing is great because if you are having computer troubles or your parents are you can easily hop on Skype and see the other persons screen and tell them what to do. Skype is a great tool and the fact that (almost) all it's features are free is amazing!

ProsI have been using Skype for about 10 years and I will say it has come a long way in terms of reliability and functionality. I've used the software to talk with people while gaming, have conference calls/meetings, or just to catch up with family and friends if we're far away from one another and wanted to chat over webcam. Assuming both parties internet connections are fairly strong, the video and voice quality is always great and clear. In addition, I love how you can share different pictures, document, files, or even screen share if need be. Screen sharing is great because if you are having computer troubles or your parents are you can easily hop on Skype and see the other persons screen and tell them what to do. Skype is a great tool and the fact that (almost) all it's features are free is amazing!

ConsOnly complaint is that there can be loading issues with screen sharing not working, or choppy video quality or voice quality but I can't really blame this as being Skype's problem. Assuming both users, like I said before, have fairly good internet quality, you can use Skype seamlessly. So Skype isn't great if your internet quality is poor. Therefore, you might be better just doing a phone call or try to FaceTime if that's the case for you.

It makes keeping in touch more cost effective

Used daily for 1-2 years

Reviewed 2018-02-13

Review Source: Capterra

I like this product which is a suite of unified communication products for the workplace which is part of Microsoft Skype business unit. This helps to reduce the amount of business calls internally and both with our clients externally. It definitely makes conversations easier among my colleaguesOne of the best part of Skype for business and most applicable thing chat and conversation functionality. Like all chat apps this works in an environment where you need to need easy contact with your colleagues. What is good is that it shows that status of others where they are whether at their desk, in a meeting, or available to call or chat. The interface is also user friendly and I like the size of the window as it auto uploads. The windows does not have to be full screen and at the same time it does not interferes with other windows open on my monitor. I also like that you can send invites to others with a personalized link and the other advanced features

I like this product which is a suite of unified communication products for the workplace which is part of Microsoft Skype business unit. This helps to reduce the amount of business calls internally and both with our clients externally. It definitely makes conversations easier among my colleaguesOne of the best part of Skype for business and most applicable thing chat and conversation functionality. Like all chat apps this works in an environment where you need to need easy contact with your colleagues. What is good is that it shows that status of others where they are whether at their desk, in a meeting, or available to call or chat. The interface is also user friendly and I like the size of the window as it auto uploads. The windows does not have to be full screen and at the same time it does not interferes with other windows open on my monitor. I also like that you can send invites to others with a personalized link and the other advanced features

ProsOne of the best part of Skype for business and most applicable thing chat and conversation functionality. Like all chat apps this works in an environment where you need to need easy contact with your colleagues. What is good is that it shows that status of others where they are whether at their desk, in a meeting, or available to call or chat. The interface is also user friendly and I like the size of the window as it auto uploads. The windows does not have to be full screen and at the same time it does not interferes with other windows open on my monitor. I also like that you can send invites to others with a personalized link and the other advanced features

ConsWhat I initially found annoying is that Skype would open every time I started up my machines. This setting that they have implemented need to be turned on first manually, rather than Skype automatically assuming I want this application to open when I log on and turn on my machine. This setting could also be applied to the availability feature. Skype need to stop assuming because I am on my machine I am available I would rather the option to turn on Skype

Great app for Messaging and video calls

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-12-12

Review Source: Capterra

The great features are for using this application: Instant Messaging, video calls, share docs and other files, ability to chat on the go via mobile app, ability to invite multiple attendees, create groups for chats, and much more.Skype for business is a great application because as a user i am able to do a few things such as; Obviously Messaging, video calls, create groups and chat within, but more importantly i am able to share documents and images, and also skype for bushiness sync well with outlook. The is the most important feature I love, since all my meetings automatically pull up skype messaging.
Moreover, there is an app for android and IOS users to use skype for business and it syncs well with the desktop application i can take my calls and messaging on the go if i am not at my desk. Also i can record my sessions for meetings which is built in the app.
And last but not the least is, the status; Skype for business is the best feature of all, i am able to see who is on the call or is busy or even available.

The great features are for using this application: Instant Messaging, video calls, share docs and other files, ability to chat on the go via mobile app, ability to invite multiple attendees, create groups for chats, and much more.Skype for business is a great application because as a user i am able to do a few things such as; Obviously Messaging, video calls, create groups and chat within, but more importantly i am able to share documents and images, and also skype for bushiness sync well with outlook. The is the most important feature I love, since all my meetings automatically pull up skype messaging.
Moreover, there is an app for android and IOS users to use skype for business and it syncs well with the desktop application i can take my calls and messaging on the go if i am not at my desk. Also i can record my sessions for meetings which is built in the app.
And last but not the least is, the status; Skype for business is the best feature of all, i am able to see who is on the call or is busy or even available.

ProsSkype for business is a great application because as a user i am able to do a few things such as; Obviously Messaging, video calls, create groups and chat within, but more importantly i am able to share documents and images, and also skype for bushiness sync well with outlook. The is the most important feature I love, since all my meetings automatically pull up skype messaging.
Moreover, there is an app for android and IOS users to use skype for business and it syncs well with the desktop application i can take my calls and messaging on the go if i am not at my desk. Also i can record my sessions for meetings which is built in the app.
And last but not the least is, the status; Skype for business is the best feature of all, i am able to see who is on the call or is busy or even available.

ConsPerhaps to include history option for chats, it would be good to store recent chats or even archive them and store them over the cloud, because once i delete the chat i cannot recover the chats.

My experience is generally great. Skype is highly accessible making it convenient to use.

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-03-07

Review Source: Capterra

Nearly uninterruptible availability when it comes to communications. As long as there is an internet connection, you are reachable through Skype.The biggest strength of Skype is accessibility. You can access it through your mobile devices via the app, from your desktop or laptop via the Skype program or even from a public computer through a browser. This makes Skype accessible virtually anywhere there is an internet connection. So if you are in a business trip in a foreign city and you find yourself in a situation where you lost your mobile devices and your laptop, you can still connect to Skype from a public computer via a browser and report the incident to your organization's security officer.

Nearly uninterruptible availability when it comes to communications. As long as there is an internet connection, you are reachable through Skype.The biggest strength of Skype is accessibility. You can access it through your mobile devices via the app, from your desktop or laptop via the Skype program or even from a public computer through a browser. This makes Skype accessible virtually anywhere there is an internet connection. So if you are in a business trip in a foreign city and you find yourself in a situation where you lost your mobile devices and your laptop, you can still connect to Skype from a public computer via a browser and report the incident to your organization's security officer.

ProsThe biggest strength of Skype is accessibility. You can access it through your mobile devices via the app, from your desktop or laptop via the Skype program or even from a public computer through a browser. This makes Skype accessible virtually anywhere there is an internet connection. So if you are in a business trip in a foreign city and you find yourself in a situation where you lost your mobile devices and your laptop, you can still connect to Skype from a public computer via a browser and report the incident to your organization's security officer.

ConsSometimes there is a lag in displaying your online status on the side of other users. This happens when you've just signed in and instead of showing up as online to your contacts as soon as you get online on your end, there is a wait time that can take up to a minute before you show up as online on your contacts' end. This can be because of the internet connectivity on your end and on the end of your contacts but I think a minute of lag can still be improved.

Great way for Business Communication

Used daily for 6-12 months

Reviewed 2017-12-01

Review Source: Capterra

As a company we really benefit as we save a lot of money from not having to fork out a lot on travel expenses as we can communicate via a video call. Additionally we also save a lot of time as we have a easily accessibly address list at hand available where we can search for not only numbers but names making us more efficient at work. Finally one big benefit is the ability to forward calls on so we can use to on multiple devices if we are not at our desk meaning we never miss a call at all.- You can add up to 250 to an online meeting.
- The ability to chat via messaging rather then ringing, this means I can quickly write a message and let someone get back to me when they can if they are unable to answer the phone.
- Its really handy being able to type a number and see the name as well, or in contrast typing the name of someone and having the number come up so I can easily find someone in the business quickly.
- Helps the business save on travel expenses as we can easily communicate from a skype video call.
- It integrates with other Microsoft products which we use within the business which is really handy.
- Works on all devices that are used within the business whether that be iOS, Android and windows phone.

As a company we really benefit as we save a lot of money from not having to fork out a lot on travel expenses as we can communicate via a video call. Additionally we also save a lot of time as we have a easily accessibly address list at hand available where we can search for not only numbers but names making us more efficient at work. Finally one big benefit is the ability to forward calls on so we can use to on multiple devices if we are not at our desk meaning we never miss a call at all.- You can add up to 250 to an online meeting.
- The ability to chat via messaging rather then ringing, this means I can quickly write a message and let someone get back to me when they can if they are unable to answer the phone.
- Its really handy being able to type a number and see the name as well, or in contrast typing the name of someone and having the number come up so I can easily find someone in the business quickly.
- Helps the business save on travel expenses as we can easily communicate from a skype video call.
- It integrates with other Microsoft products which we use within the business which is really handy.
- Works on all devices that are used within the business whether that be iOS, Android and windows phone.

Pros- You can add up to 250 to an online meeting.
- The ability to chat via messaging rather then ringing, this means I can quickly write a message and let someone get back to me when they can if they are unable to answer the phone.
- Its really handy being able to type a number and see the name as well, or in contrast typing the name of someone and having the number come up so I can easily find someone in the business quickly.
- Helps the business save on travel expenses as we can easily communicate from a skype video call.
- It integrates with other Microsoft products which we use within the business which is really handy.
- Works on all devices that are used within the business whether that be iOS, Android and windows phone.

Cons- Sometimes the video calls can lag or have issues but that is down to the wifi probably more then the software.
- The odd times it can have errors but that is a incredibly small amount of times that it may have ever occured.

This is very user intuitive software that has amazing connectivity features.

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-02-23

Review Source: Capterra

I love the fact that it is easily configured on multiple devices. You can connect people from within and outside your organisation. Fact that you can integrate commercial Skype and Skype for Business if the model offers. The software design is easy to navigate, you don't actually need to refer to user guides. The MS team however has plenty of handy kiosks, literature available to promote the product within the organization that doesn't even need curation. You can use polls during meetings, you can present your desktop, share other documents, send real time docs simply over an IM chat and much more. Thus ease of use, multiple device options, federation feature, seamless connectivity, quality streaming are some of the best features in my opinion.

I love the fact that it is easily configured on multiple devices. You can connect people from within and outside your organisation. Fact that you can integrate commercial Skype and Skype for Business if the model offers. The software design is easy to navigate, you don't actually need to refer to user guides. The MS team however has plenty of handy kiosks, literature available to promote the product within the organization that doesn't even need curation. You can use polls during meetings, you can present your desktop, share other documents, send real time docs simply over an IM chat and much more. Thus ease of use, multiple device options, federation feature, seamless connectivity, quality streaming are some of the best features in my opinion.

ProsI love the fact that it is easily configured on multiple devices. You can connect people from within and outside your organisation. Fact that you can integrate commercial Skype and Skype for Business if the model offers. The software design is easy to navigate, you don't actually need to refer to user guides. The MS team however has plenty of handy kiosks, literature available to promote the product within the organization that doesn't even need curation. You can use polls during meetings, you can present your desktop, share other documents, send real time docs simply over an IM chat and much more. Thus ease of use, multiple device options, federation feature, seamless connectivity, quality streaming are some of the best features in my opinion.

ConsI am not sure if this is an app technical issue or an issue within my org framework, sometimes when there is a Skype for Business call, the deck being presented is not visible in the Skype for Business app, but the presentation is visible on the Skype for Business web version.

Essential tool for collaboration with my remote team across multiple offices

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-01-03

Review Source: Capterra

The ability to meet with my team "face to face" from 2,000 miles away is unbelievably valuable. We rely heavily on Skype for Business for our day-to-day operations. As a remote employee, it has allowed me to feel much more connected to my colleagues, my supervisor, and my direct reports. I would recommend it to anyone.Skype for business is extremely easy to use and generally very reliable. I supervise 3 staff remotely and work with nearly 100 others spread across 4 offices and 20 home offices, and we use Skype for Business constantly for team meetings, supervision conversations, real-time collaboration, etc. Using SfB has dramatically reduced our email traffic and increased our productivity and efficiency.

The ability to meet with my team "face to face" from 2,000 miles away is unbelievably valuable. We rely heavily on Skype for Business for our day-to-day operations. As a remote employee, it has allowed me to feel much more connected to my colleagues, my supervisor, and my direct reports. I would recommend it to anyone.Skype for business is extremely easy to use and generally very reliable. I supervise 3 staff remotely and work with nearly 100 others spread across 4 offices and 20 home offices, and we use Skype for Business constantly for team meetings, supervision conversations, real-time collaboration, etc. Using SfB has dramatically reduced our email traffic and increased our productivity and efficiency.

ProsSkype for business is extremely easy to use and generally very reliable. I supervise 3 staff remotely and work with nearly 100 others spread across 4 offices and 20 home offices, and we use Skype for Business constantly for team meetings, supervision conversations, real-time collaboration, etc. Using SfB has dramatically reduced our email traffic and increased our productivity and efficiency.

ConsI wish phone support was integrated as part of the tool for folks who are traveling or otherwise unable to join via computer or smart device.
At times, the camera tracking is a bit wonky. I may move my chair slightly and the camera pans WAY to one side or the other. When this feature works well, it's extremely helpful. When it goes overboard, it can be frustrating and distracting.
One of the things I like least about Skype for Business is the lack of a persistent chat. We use Microsoft Teams to meet this need because SfB doesn’t provide a solid persistent chat option. Great for quick conversations, not good for ongoing discussions or future reference. Regular Skype has great persistent group chats, so it’s a big bummer that SfB doesn’t.

Completely worth your money

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-10-04

Review Source

- Instant messaging feature is very fast, reliable and for quick communication
- Video calls and Voice chats are the major features
- Very user friendly application, easy to set up and use
- Unlimited chats and minutes with your colleagues, customers and clients
- Works perfectly on your mobile phone/ hand held device as well
- A product of Microsoft so security is top notch. Free from viruses and software crashes
- Many features like screen sharing so presentations is even possible
- Files, media and documents could be sent easily and quickly
- Your Skype username will be your business email ID which works even with Microsoft Outlook/Office 365
- The entire application is of a light colored interface making it "fun" to use

- Instant messaging feature is very fast, reliable and for quick communication
- Video calls and Voice chats are the major features
- Very user friendly application, easy to set up and use
- Unlimited chats and minutes with your colleagues, customers and clients
- Works perfectly on your mobile phone/ hand held device as well
- A product of Microsoft so security is top notch. Free from viruses and software crashes
- Many features like screen sharing so presentations is even possible
- Files, media and documents could be sent easily and quickly
- Your Skype username will be your business email ID which works even with Microsoft Outlook/Office 365
- The entire application is of a light colored interface making it "fun" to use

Pros- Instant messaging feature is very fast, reliable and for quick communication
- Video calls and Voice chats are the major features
- Very user friendly application, easy to set up and use
- Unlimited chats and minutes with your colleagues, customers and clients
- Works perfectly on your mobile phone/ hand held device as well
- A product of Microsoft so security is top notch. Free from viruses and software crashes
- Many features like screen sharing so presentations is even possible
- Files, media and documents could be sent easily and quickly
- Your Skype username will be your business email ID which works even with Microsoft Outlook/Office 365
- The entire application is of a light colored interface making it "fun" to use

Cons- Unable to dial emergency numbers (Police, Fire Dept)
- Requires a strong internet connectivity for usage in your mobile phone
- History can not be deleted even after the chat is closed/erased
- Does not offer any language translation options

Quick connection and communication with anybody on a click

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-11-16

Review Source: Capterra

Video and audio communication between multiple devices (web, smartphones, Android, IOS, Windows Phone, Windows, MacOS)
Great level of quality on the audio and video sessions, adapting these to the bandwidth.Easy to use.
Great service for audio and video communication.
Integration of the service with the Office 365 platform. to able his use directly on the website.
Possibility to manage a big amount of contacts in a meeting or to create team meetings from the Outlook with only a click. Easy to share content and to save the sessions.
Integration with the Office desktop suite.

Video and audio communication between multiple devices (web, smartphones, Android, IOS, Windows Phone, Windows, MacOS)
Great level of quality on the audio and video sessions, adapting these to the bandwidth.Easy to use.
Great service for audio and video communication.
Integration of the service with the Office 365 platform. to able his use directly on the website.
Possibility to manage a big amount of contacts in a meeting or to create team meetings from the Outlook with only a click. Easy to share content and to save the sessions.
Integration with the Office desktop suite.

ProsEasy to use.
Great service for audio and video communication.
Integration of the service with the Office 365 platform. to able his use directly on the website.
Possibility to manage a big amount of contacts in a meeting or to create team meetings from the Outlook with only a click. Easy to share content and to save the sessions.
Integration with the Office desktop suite.

ConsThe management of the chat contents and history data. It's need to be reviewed, to add the possibility to export the chats or to send a part of these via email.
In the case to work with the Office 365, the application should offer the first option to attach contents, from the One Drive user account.
Finally, although not important, the possibility to theme selection or customisation.
Differences between the Windows and Mac clients to manage the chats.

Works great for meetings, integrates with Exchange with cross-platform and mobile apps.

Used daily for 1-2 years

Reviewed 2018-03-13

Review Source: Capterra

We operate in a mixed OS shop (Windows/Apple/Android/IOS), Skype accommodates our desktop and mobile platforms well, allowing every to dial into video/phone Skype calls, regardless of location
Skype For Business integrates with Microsoft Exchange by displaying status availability of a contact to indicate if they are free to chat/phone/video conference, and allows you to initiate a call from exchange. This is very convenient and well-liked by many of our users.
The screen-sharing option is the most popular feature for Skype phone calls, and is our go-to setup for collaboration. It's easy to flip back and forth between participant screens and very useful for information sharing.

We operate in a mixed OS shop (Windows/Apple/Android/IOS), Skype accommodates our desktop and mobile platforms well, allowing every to dial into video/phone Skype calls, regardless of location
Skype For Business integrates with Microsoft Exchange by displaying status availability of a contact to indicate if they are free to chat/phone/video conference, and allows you to initiate a call from exchange. This is very convenient and well-liked by many of our users.
The screen-sharing option is the most popular feature for Skype phone calls, and is our go-to setup for collaboration. It's easy to flip back and forth between participant screens and very useful for information sharing.

ProsWe operate in a mixed OS shop (Windows/Apple/Android/IOS), Skype accommodates our desktop and mobile platforms well, allowing every to dial into video/phone Skype calls, regardless of location
Skype For Business integrates with Microsoft Exchange by displaying status availability of a contact to indicate if they are free to chat/phone/video conference, and allows you to initiate a call from exchange. This is very convenient and well-liked by many of our users.
The screen-sharing option is the most popular feature for Skype phone calls, and is our go-to setup for collaboration. It's easy to flip back and forth between participant screens and very useful for information sharing.

ConsMac OSX features for Skype thick client are missing some features, compared to their Windows-based apps. This may change as time progresses.
There were some very annoying IM features for the Mac OSX client (No IM notifications, multiple conversation threads spawning without notification, false-negative sending errors) which plagued us, but have since cleared after a recent client update.

Skype for Business is a bloated example of what not to do to previously wonderful software.

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-03-07

Review Source: Capterra

Screensharing - that's about it. Everything else I do with some other software to avoid having to use it.The most useful functionality is the screensharing - the ability to quickly show a team mate/co-worker the subject of a conversation is super helpful. The remote access is fine, and sometimes handy. The integration with microsoft teams is nice too, already having your entire directory pre-loaded is helpful and makes it very quick to get in touch with the people you need to work with.

Screensharing - that's about it. Everything else I do with some other software to avoid having to use it.The most useful functionality is the screensharing - the ability to quickly show a team mate/co-worker the subject of a conversation is super helpful. The remote access is fine, and sometimes handy. The integration with microsoft teams is nice too, already having your entire directory pre-loaded is helpful and makes it very quick to get in touch with the people you need to work with.

ProsThe most useful functionality is the screensharing - the ability to quickly show a team mate/co-worker the subject of a conversation is super helpful. The remote access is fine, and sometimes handy. The integration with microsoft teams is nice too, already having your entire directory pre-loaded is helpful and makes it very quick to get in touch with the people you need to work with.

ConsWhere to start... I think the biggest problem with this software is how slow and unfriendly it is. Everything is iconized, nothing is labeled, and it keeps re-enabling itself to start up on boot automatically. It's a nightmare to teach someone non-tech savvy how to use, and it bogs down on the simplest of tasks. We have quality machines that handle rendering/number crunching just fine - why does a program to replace a phone cause these machines to fall over and die?

Skype is just not for conferencing

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-12-07

Review Source: Capterra

Seeing who is available at my office without having to repeatedly call or email them. Our office is located in old house that has 3 floors. Skype lets me see who is away from their desk without calling them on their phone and possibly disturbing the person who shares the office. We also have people that work from their home, I get to see if they are at their computer waiting for a conference or chat without having to pick up the phone. Skype shows me how long they have been away from their desk. I can also add other people that I might want to contact and know if they are "available" for a chat. I can also then see when someone has arrived back at their desk and then call them. I love this feature.

Seeing who is available at my office without having to repeatedly call or email them. Our office is located in old house that has 3 floors. Skype lets me see who is away from their desk without calling them on their phone and possibly disturbing the person who shares the office. We also have people that work from their home, I get to see if they are at their computer waiting for a conference or chat without having to pick up the phone. Skype shows me how long they have been away from their desk. I can also add other people that I might want to contact and know if they are "available" for a chat. I can also then see when someone has arrived back at their desk and then call them. I love this feature.

ProsOur office is located in old house that has 3 floors. Skype lets me see who is away from their desk without calling them on their phone and possibly disturbing the person who shares the office. We also have people that work from their home, I get to see if they are at their computer waiting for a conference or chat without having to pick up the phone. Skype shows me how long they have been away from their desk. I can also add other people that I might want to contact and know if they are "available" for a chat. I can also then see when someone has arrived back at their desk and then call them. I love this feature.

ConsSometimes setting up some of the other features are not that easy. If you are not an administrator some of the instructions are not that easy to follow especially when you are setting up on a laptop versus a desktop with a camera.

Best Online Communications tool

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-02-14

Review Source: Capterra

remote desktop, conference calls, video chat ,virtual meetings, remote interviewsSkype is fully integrated with Microsoft outlook. Video and audio recording of calls is possible. Most of your employees might have already used skype before, hence no need of any training or time wasted in learning it. Majority of the people are already familiar with it. In our company we use skype to interview remote candidates too. This saved lot of money as in the past, we used to fly people to our offices.
Skype offers remote desktop features, good virtual meeting tool, great mobile app, decent conference calls. With skype you can call mobile numbers and people could call you with the use of skype assigned phone numbers.

remote desktop, conference calls, video chat ,virtual meetings, remote interviewsSkype is fully integrated with Microsoft outlook. Video and audio recording of calls is possible. Most of your employees might have already used skype before, hence no need of any training or time wasted in learning it. Majority of the people are already familiar with it. In our company we use skype to interview remote candidates too. This saved lot of money as in the past, we used to fly people to our offices.
Skype offers remote desktop features, good virtual meeting tool, great mobile app, decent conference calls. With skype you can call mobile numbers and people could call you with the use of skype assigned phone numbers.

ProsSkype is fully integrated with Microsoft outlook. Video and audio recording of calls is possible. Most of your employees might have already used skype before, hence no need of any training or time wasted in learning it. Majority of the people are already familiar with it. In our company we use skype to interview remote candidates too. This saved lot of money as in the past, we used to fly people to our offices.
Skype offers remote desktop features, good virtual meeting tool, great mobile app, decent conference calls. With skype you can call mobile numbers and people could call you with the use of skype assigned phone numbers.

ConsNew joinees in our company used to complain that skype did not work for them. It may be an IT issue as each user needs to be set up with skype license. Once the required set up is done, it generally works well.

skype for communication

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-09-01

Review Source: Software Advice

I like Skype and use it everyday,looking forward for suggested changes.Skype gives you free and lightweight application to communicate with other people.
Skype gives you alert for network connection in case of "No Internet" before dialing .which makes user realize that they need to connect first.
Skype provides us voice echo test functionality to check connection and microphone at our end.
Skype dial have broad buttons which let you dial easily
Skype works under background running mode also .
Skype ping gives you real time notifications.

I like Skype and use it everyday,looking forward for suggested changes.Skype gives you free and lightweight application to communicate with other people.
Skype gives you alert for network connection in case of "No Internet" before dialing .which makes user realize that they need to connect first.
Skype provides us voice echo test functionality to check connection and microphone at our end.
Skype dial have broad buttons which let you dial easily
Skype works under background running mode also .
Skype ping gives you real time notifications.

ProsSkype gives you free and lightweight application to communicate with other people.
Skype gives you alert for network connection in case of "No Internet" before dialing .which makes user realize that they need to connect first.
Skype provides us voice echo test functionality to check connection and microphone at our end.
Skype dial have broad buttons which let you dial easily
Skype works under background running mode also .
Skype ping gives you real time notifications.

ConsSometimes Skype gets hang which do not let you cut the call until you kill application.
if i am logged in from same Skype id to two different phones and connect call to different areas then it create problem in connecting.It should restrict such scenario.
Skype do not give any recording functionality in mobile application .
Skype does not convert video to audio in case of slow connection.

Great tool to communicate with the team.

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-01-12

Review Source: Capterra

I use it to communicate within the company. It is greatThere is lot to love about this tool but what i like the most is :
- Skype for Business pulls contact information directly from Microsoft Outlook. You also have the ability to organize your contacts by groups, making it easier to see the key personnel, such as your direct reports, quickly.
- Skype for Business allows you to be able to chat via instant message while on a conference call. This provides a "2nd screen" to be able have side conversations during a conference call.
- Response time is nearly instantaneous. With no lag, you are able to keep conversations flowing at a natural pace. It will also show you when the other person is typing, so you know to hold your response until the other person has finished responding.

I use it to communicate within the company. It is greatThere is lot to love about this tool but what i like the most is :
- Skype for Business pulls contact information directly from Microsoft Outlook. You also have the ability to organize your contacts by groups, making it easier to see the key personnel, such as your direct reports, quickly.
- Skype for Business allows you to be able to chat via instant message while on a conference call. This provides a "2nd screen" to be able have side conversations during a conference call.
- Response time is nearly instantaneous. With no lag, you are able to keep conversations flowing at a natural pace. It will also show you when the other person is typing, so you know to hold your response until the other person has finished responding.

ProsThere is lot to love about this tool but what i like the most is :
- Skype for Business pulls contact information directly from Microsoft Outlook. You also have the ability to organize your contacts by groups, making it easier to see the key personnel, such as your direct reports, quickly.
- Skype for Business allows you to be able to chat via instant message while on a conference call. This provides a "2nd screen" to be able have side conversations during a conference call.
- Response time is nearly instantaneous. With no lag, you are able to keep conversations flowing at a natural pace. It will also show you when the other person is typing, so you know to hold your response until the other person has finished responding.

ConsIt would have bee great if there was some feature to record the screen. This is missed the most most of the time

Very effective, easy-to-use communications tool

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-01-30

Review Source: Capterra

The ability to connect remote workers easily and make them feel as though they're part of the small group sitting in our office has been a tremendous asset. Without Skype's capability, we'd be limited in the graphics and web development talent that's available to us in our rural area. Now, we can retain high quality talent and all share information seamlessly.Skype is a cheap and easy way to communicate with co-workers, partners and family around the globe! In the office we use voice, video and chat to communicate with team members in Paris and New Delhi. We can share files and other information via the chat, both individually and as a group. Video conferencing is easy to initiate and the quality has always been pretty good. And I can't leave out that the chat emojis are fantastic!

The ability to connect remote workers easily and make them feel as though they're part of the small group sitting in our office has been a tremendous asset. Without Skype's capability, we'd be limited in the graphics and web development talent that's available to us in our rural area. Now, we can retain high quality talent and all share information seamlessly.Skype is a cheap and easy way to communicate with co-workers, partners and family around the globe! In the office we use voice, video and chat to communicate with team members in Paris and New Delhi. We can share files and other information via the chat, both individually and as a group. Video conferencing is easy to initiate and the quality has always been pretty good. And I can't leave out that the chat emojis are fantastic!

ProsSkype is a cheap and easy way to communicate with co-workers, partners and family around the globe! In the office we use voice, video and chat to communicate with team members in Paris and New Delhi. We can share files and other information via the chat, both individually and as a group. Video conferencing is easy to initiate and the quality has always been pretty good. And I can't leave out that the chat emojis are fantastic!

ConsA couple years ago we struggled a bit with video conferencing quality, but in recent years that hasn't seemed to be as much of an issue. We are very happy with this tool.

Good office IM and communication tool

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2017-11-07

Review Source: Capterra

Good tool to quickly connect with other employees - near and far. Instant messaging, calls, and video chat have all worked flawlessly and saved us a lot in long-distance phone calls.Easy to chat with coworkers, whether it's an instant message, call, or video chat. Relatively few options or buttons (from a user's perspective) so most of the setup handed to the admin. Call quality is usually always good so we've never had an issue with dropping calls/connections during meetings.

Good tool to quickly connect with other employees - near and far. Instant messaging, calls, and video chat have all worked flawlessly and saved us a lot in long-distance phone calls.Easy to chat with coworkers, whether it's an instant message, call, or video chat. Relatively few options or buttons (from a user's perspective) so most of the setup handed to the admin. Call quality is usually always good so we've never had an issue with dropping calls/connections during meetings.

ProsEasy to chat with coworkers, whether it's an instant message, call, or video chat. Relatively few options or buttons (from a user's perspective) so most of the setup handed to the admin. Call quality is usually always good so we've never had an issue with dropping calls/connections during meetings.

ConsNot very "fun" or customisable from a user's perspective. For remote employees, SFB can't double as a "water cooler" because there's not really much in terms of group chat capabilities, emoticons, or other entertaining additions. It does what it's supposed to - and that's great - but that's about it. I feel like there are other (cheaper) software out there that does this and more, as well as acts as a fun, engaging, productive, employee hub for business and water cooler chat.

I've used Skype for Business in various positions I've held on a university campus.

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-01-10

Review Source: Capterra

With Skype for Business, I can easily send instant messages with a quick click. When you're working in a high-paced office, sending emails isn't always the fastest way to get an answer from someone down the hall. With Skype for Business, I can get a quick response in an instant. I can also share clickable links very easily, which saves me from walking down the hall to explain things in person!

With Skype for Business, I can easily send instant messages with a quick click. When you're working in a high-paced office, sending emails isn't always the fastest way to get an answer from someone down the hall. With Skype for Business, I can get a quick response in an instant. I can also share clickable links very easily, which saves me from walking down the hall to explain things in person!

ProsWith Skype for Business, I can easily send instant messages with a quick click. When you're working in a high-paced office, sending emails isn't always the fastest way to get an answer from someone down the hall. With Skype for Business, I can get a quick response in an instant. I can also share clickable links very easily, which saves me from walking down the hall to explain things in person!

ConsThis may be something I can change, but I haven't learned how. Skype for Business automatically updates itself when I'm away from my computer. As a professional with a supervisor who sees this, it can be a problem. Sometimes I'm reviewing work at my desk and my computer goes into screen saver mode. When this happens, Skype for Business relays the message that I may be "away" when I'm actually still working. In some situations, I've kept my computer running while doing desk work just to insure this doesn't happen.

A great tool that keeps getting better

Used daily for 2+ years

Reviewed 2018-02-07

Review Source: Capterra

Cost savings and increased functionality
At times its hard to remember a world without it being in placeI have used the system to enable better communications between collaborating colleagues, to assist in issue resolution for technical and support functions, to replace landlines across the business and to keep in touch with colleagues in other parts of the world.
The ability to see someones availability, screen share, video call, conference call, use on mobile devices and integrate with active directory offer so many possibilities for its use.
Using Skype has allowed me to avoid travelling long distances but still maintain a more personal feeling to meetings and overcome issue where mobile signal is weak.

Cost savings and increased functionality
At times its hard to remember a world without it being in placeI have used the system to enable better communications between collaborating colleagues, to assist in issue resolution for technical and support functions, to replace landlines across the business and to keep in touch with colleagues in other parts of the world.
The ability to see someones availability, screen share, video call, conference call, use on mobile devices and integrate with active directory offer so many possibilities for its use.
Using Skype has allowed me to avoid travelling long distances but still maintain a more personal feeling to meetings and overcome issue where mobile signal is weak.

ProsI have used the system to enable better communications between collaborating colleagues, to assist in issue resolution for technical and support functions, to replace landlines across the business and to keep in touch with colleagues in other parts of the world.
The ability to see someones availability, screen share, video call, conference call, use on mobile devices and integrate with active directory offer so many possibilities for its use.
Using Skype has allowed me to avoid travelling long distances but still maintain a more personal feeling to meetings and overcome issue where mobile signal is weak.

ConsThe functionality of conference calls has limitations, not integrating the mobile app with outlook to be able to setup a meeting the mobile device is holding back fully embracing this aspect.

Business Skype can take the place of your in person meetings

Reviewed 2016-05-16

Review Source: Software Advice

Skype for Business provides organizations of all sizes a way to communicate regardless of timezone, location, or current status.
The business version of Skype offers all of the current features that you're already familiar with in the standard of version of Skype, but with a whole bunch more added on.
Here's a list of features I use daily:
- Linking with outlook to save conversations and email you if you're not around
- Screen-sharing while in meetings
- Remote access through screen-share
- Linking hundreds of users at a time to meetings that would have previously required huge conference rooms
- Easy click to call feature for quick discussions between teams
- Call forwarding to your mobile device

Skype for Business provides organizations of all sizes a way to communicate regardless of timezone, location, or current status.
The business version of Skype offers all of the current features that you're already familiar with in the standard of version of Skype, but with a whole bunch more added on.
Here's a list of features I use daily:
- Linking with outlook to save conversations and email you if you're not around
- Screen-sharing while in meetings
- Remote access through screen-share
- Linking hundreds of users at a time to meetings that would have previously required huge conference rooms
- Easy click to call feature for quick discussions between teams
- Call forwarding to your mobile device

ProsSkype for Business provides organizations of all sizes a way to communicate regardless of timezone, location, or current status.
The business version of Skype offers all of the current features that you're already familiar with in the standard of version of Skype, but with a whole bunch more added on.
Here's a list of features I use daily:
- Linking with outlook to save conversations and email you if you're not around
- Screen-sharing while in meetings
- Remote access through screen-share
- Linking hundreds of users at a time to meetings that would have previously required huge conference rooms
- Easy click to call feature for quick discussions between teams
- Call forwarding to your mobile device

ConsMost of the negatives I have towards this product are not in its lack of features but in its ability to get things done. I frequently run into little problems with Skype not recognizing sound devices, or the mic won't want to receive. That or it tells you people are sending messages when they are not.
None of this is really that big of a deal, but I would have expected a product under the Microsoft logo would have more of their bugs worked out

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